Bitcoin Brokerage Coin Republic Buyout Rumors Gain Steam
DealStreetAsia reports that Singapore's popular Bitcoin exchange and consultancy platform Coin Republic is receiving buyout offers from several firms. The company's official twitter handle, @CoinRepublic has opted not to comment on the rumors. According to Deal Street Asia, "an executive familiar with the digital currency space" is saying that the company is in talks to be acquired by a non-Singaporean company. Fanning these speculations, the Bitcoin brokerage's founder David Moskowitz said, "I've been in discussions with several firms and received offers, but can't comment at this point."....
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